Ambidextrous fish scale-textured glove

ABSTRACT

The described invention relates to an ambidextrous working glove having fish scale-textured inner and outer surfaces and methods of making same.

This application is a continuation of commonly owned, co-pending U.S.patent application Ser. No. 15/833,649, titled “AMBIDEXTROUS FISHSCALE-TEXTURED GLOVE,” having a filing date of Dec. 6, 2017, which is acontinuation of commonly owned, U.S. patent application Ser. No.15/631,342, titled “AMBIDEXTROUS FISH SCALE-TEXTURED GLOVE,” having afiling date of Jun. 23, 2017, which is a continuation of commonly owned,U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/325,578, titled “AMBIDEXTROUS FISHSCALE-TEXTURED GLOVE,” having a filing date of Jul. 8, 2014, and whichmatured into U.S. Pat. No. 9,730,477, having an issue date of Aug. 15,2017, the contents of each of which are incorporated by reference hereinin their entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The described invention relates to an ambidextrous working glove havingfish scale-textured inner and outer surfaces and methods of making same.

BACKGROUND

Typical uses of working gloves include food processing, chemicalhandling, pesticide spraying, and the like. The thickness of workinggloves should not hamper tactile sensation. However, the working glovesshould be strong enough to resist rupture. It is desirable in workinggloves to provide roughened or textured inner and outer surfaces, sinceworking gloves with smooth surfaces make gripping items difficult for awearer. A textured outer surface enables a wearer to adequately gripitems that may be slippery. In addition, the inner surface of the gloveis in close contact with the wearer's skin and does not absorb thewearer's perspiration. A textured inner surface may reduce thelikelihood of slippage of the wearer's hand inside the working gloveduring use that may be caused by perspiration, wherein the texturedinner surface may enable the perspiration to flow away from anypressured surface without “skating” of the glove over the surface of thewearer's hand.

Current attempts to form a glove with textured inner and outer surfaceshave employed methods whereby a texture is imparted to the inner surfaceby using a textured form, and either treating the film forming the glovein a manner that erodes the film thereby creating texture on the outersurface, or by spraying particles onto the outer surface of the glove.Such methods are unsatisfactory, due to various factors, such as, forexample, lack of dexterity, difficulty in donning, non-uniform thicknessof the glove causing the glove to rupture during use.

Current working gloves frequently utilize donning powders, such as, forexample, cornstarch or talc, to enable a wearer to don the glove moreeasily. However, donning powders can contaminate wounds, irritate skin,leave a residue on equipment and clothing, and mechanically interferewith some procedures that a user may perform while wearing the workingglove.

Previous attempts to ameliorate the slippage of the glove caused by thewearer's perspiration have proved unsuccessful. For example, cottonflock linings frequently are only able to absorb small amount ofperspiration before losing their effectiveness.

Additionally, present methods to impart a contact-reducing texture tothe inner surface of the glove to ameliorate the effects of the wearer'sperspiration and/or aid donning frequently reduce mechanical performanceof the glove, leading to rupture of the glove.

Accordingly, there remains a need for a working glove with texturedinner and outer surfaces, with improved dexterity, ease of donning and areduced frequency of failure during use.

SUMMARY

The present invention provides an ambidextrous working glove having fishscale-textured inner and outer surfaces and methods of making same.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method for making anambidextrous working glove having fish scale-textured inner and outersurfaces comprising the steps of:

-   -   a. providing a first polymer solution;    -   b. providing a coagulant solution;    -   c. providing a second polymer solution;    -   d. providing at least one former having a fish scale-textured        surface and dipping the at least one former into the coagulant        solution to coat the at least one former with coagulant;    -   e. removing the at least one former from the coagulant solution        and drying the coagulant coating on the at least one former;    -   f. dipping the at least one former coated with coagulant into        the first polymer solution, and allowing the first polymer        solution to coat the at least one former;    -   g. removing the at least one former from the first polymer        solution and drying the polymer coating on the at least one        former, forming a film;    -   h. washing the film on the at least one former, and dipping the        film coated at least one former into a second polymer solution,        and allowing the second polymer solution to coat the film; and    -   i. stripping the glove from the at least one former.

In one embodiment, the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention complies with at least one requirement selected from the groupconsisting of FFDCA requirements for food handling, European StandardEN374-3, European Standard EN388:2003, European Standard EN374-2,European Standard EN420:2003, European Standard EN1186:2002, andEuropean Standard EN421:2010.

In one embodiment, the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention complies with FFDCA requirements for food handling.

In one embodiment, the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention complies with European Standard EN374-3.

In one embodiment, the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention complies with European Standard EN388:2003.

In one embodiment, the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention complies with European Standard EN374-2.

In one embodiment, the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention complies with European Standard EN420:2003.

In one embodiment, the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention complies with European Standard EN1186:2002.

In one embodiment, the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention complies with European Standard EN421:2010.

In one embodiment, the at least one former has a fish scale-texturedsurface that imparts a fish scale-texture to the ambidextrous workingglove of the present invention. In one embodiment, the fishscale-textured surface of the at least one former imparts a fishscale-texture to the inner and outer surfaces of the ambidextrousworking glove of the present invention.

In one embodiment, first polymer solution is a synthetic rubbercopolymer solution. The synthetic rubber copolymer solution may be asolution comprising a copolymer of acetonitrile and butadiene.

In one embodiment, first polymer solution is a latex solution.

In one embodiment, second polymer solution is a solution that allows theambidextrous working glove of the present invention to slide over awearer's hand while the glove is being donned.

In one embodiment, the second polymer solution is a polyurethanesolution.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides an ambidextrousworking glove having fish scale-textured inner and outer surfaces.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides at least one formerfor making an ambidextrous an ambidextrous working glove having fishscale-textured inner and outer surfaces wherein:

-   -   a. the surface of the at least one former is textured on the        front and back of the region of the at least one former that        forms the fingers of the ambidextrous working glove;    -   b. the surface of the at least one former is textured on the        region of the at least one former that forms the palm of the        ambidextrous working glove;    -   c. the surface of the at least one former is textured on the        region of the at least one former that forms the back of the        ambidextrous working glove; and    -   d. the surface of the at least one former is textured on the        region of the at least one former that forms the region of the        thumb that faces the palm of the ambidextrous working glove.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts one method by which one embodiment of the ambidextrousworking glove of the present invention may be formed.

FIG. 2 shows an at least one former that is utilized to form oneembodiment of the ambidextrous working glove of the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows the dimensions of the fish scale pattern etched or engravedinto an at least one former used to make one embodiment of theambidextrous working glove of the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of an at least one former that isutilized to form one embodiment of the ambidextrous working glove of thepresent invention.

FIG. 5 shows a front view of an at least one former that is utilized toform one embodiment of the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention.

FIG. 6 shows a rear view of an at least one former that is utilized toform one embodiment of the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention.

FIG. 7a shows a left view of an at least one former that is utilized toform one embodiment of the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention.

FIG. 7b shows a right view of an at least one former that is utilized toform one embodiment of the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention.

FIG. 8a shows a top view of an at least one former that is utilized toform one embodiment of the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention.

FIG. 8b shows a bottom view of an at least one former that is utilizedto form one embodiment of the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention.

FIG. 9 shows one embodiment of the ambidextrous working glove of thepresent invention on an at least one former prior to stripping from theformer.

FIG. 10a shows the palm of one embodiment of the ambidextrous workingglove of the present invention.

FIG. 10b shows the back of one embodiment of the wearable glove of thepresent invention.

FIG. 11 shows the inner surface of one embodiment of the ambidextrousworking glove of the present invention.

FIG. 12 shows a perspective view of one embodiment of the ambidextrousworking glove of the present invention.

FIG. 13 shows a front view of one embodiment of the ambidextrous workingglove of the present invention.

FIG. 14 shows a rear view of one embodiment of the ambidextrous workingglove of the present invention.

FIG. 15a shows a left view of one embodiment of the ambidextrous workingglove of the present invention.

FIG. 15b shows a right view of one embodiment of the ambidextrousworking glove of the present invention.

FIG. 16a shows a top view of one embodiment of the ambidextrous workingglove of the present invention.

FIG. 16b shows a bottom view of one embodiment of the ambidextrousworking glove of the present invention.

FIG. 17 shows an enlarged portion of the thumb region of theambidextrous working glove of FIG. 10A.

FIG. 18 shows an enlarged portion of the inner surface of a finger ofthe ambidextrous working glove of FIG. 11.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In one embodiment, the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention is formed on at least one former, which may be suitablymounted on a desired carrier, such as a movable board or a conveyorchain. The at least one former is carried sequentially through a seriesof steps as illustrated schematically in FIG. 1. In forming theambidextrous working glove of the present invention, it is preferable todip the at least one former into a bath of suitable coagulant material.The coagulant may control the thickness of the film of the first polymersolution that forms on the at least one former, that forms theambidextrous working glove of the present invention. Alternatively, thecoagulant may assist in the later removal of the ambidextrous workingglove of the present invention from the at least one former.Alternatively, the coagulant solution may control the thickness of thefilm of the first polymer solution and may assist in the later removalof the ambidextrous working glove of the present invention from the atleast one former. The at least one former is dipped into a slip dip bathof a first polymer solution to form a film on the at least one former.The film coated at least one former is passed through an oven tosolidify the film. The solid film coated at least one former is thenwashed or leached to remove any contaminants, then the washed solid filmcoated at least one former is then dipped into a second polymer solutionthat coats the solid film coated at least one former. A bead is formedon the coated film on the at least one former, and the finished glove isthen stripped from the at least one former.

In certain embodiments, the coated film may be treated before thefinished glove is stripped from the at least one former. The treatmentmay be vulcanization. Alternatively, the coated film may be treated withat least one additional chemical. Examples of the at least oneadditional chemical may include antimicrobial agents, such as theantimicrobial coating disclosed in EP 1965719 A2.

Referring to FIG. 1, an ambidextrous working glove having fishscale-textured inner and outer surfaces is made via a method comprisingthe steps of:

-   -   a. providing a first polymer solution;    -   b. providing a coagulant solution;    -   c. providing a second polymer solution;    -   d. providing at least one former having a fish scale-textured        surface and dipping the at least one former into the coagulant        solution to coat the at least one former with coagulant;    -   e. removing the at least one former from the coagulant solution        and drying the coagulant coating on the at least one former;    -   f. dipping the at least one former coated with coagulant into        the first polymer solution, and allowing the first polymer        solution to coat the at least one former;    -   g. removing the at least one former from the first polymer        solution and drying the polymer coating on the at least one        former, forming a film;    -   h. washing the film on the at least one former, and dipping the        film coated at least one former into a second polymer solution,        and allowing the second polymer solution to coat the film; and    -   i. stripping the glove from the at least one former.

In one embodiment, the finished gloves may then be further processed.Such further processing may include, for example, packaging,sterilization, and the like.

In one embodiment, prior to removal of the finished glove from the atleast one former, the finished glove may be treated with at least oneadditional chemical. Examples of the at least one additional chemicalmay include antimicrobial agents, such as the antimicrobial coatingdisclosed in EP 1965719 A2. The inner surface of the finished glove maybe treated with at least one additional chemical. Alternatively, theouter surface of the finished glove may be treated with at least oneadditional chemical. Alternatively, both the inner and outer surface ofthe finished glove may be treated with at least one additional chemical.

The first polymer solution may be any polymer suitable for forming aworking glove that complies with at least one requirement selected fromthe group consisting of FFDCA requirements for food handling, EuropeanStandard EN374-3, European Standard EN388:2003, European StandardEN374-2, European Standard EN420:2003, European Standard EN1186:2002,and European Standard EN421:2010.

The first polymer solution may be any polymer suitable for forming aworking glove that complies with European Standard EN374-3 for chemicalresistance. Alternatively, the first polymer solution may be any polymersuitable for forming a working glove that complies with FFDCArequirements for food handling. Alternatively, the first polymersolution may be any polymer suitable for forming a working glove thatcomplies with European Standard EN388:2003 for protective gloves againstmechanical risks. Alternatively, the first polymer solution may be anypolymer suitable for forming a working glove that complies with EuropeanStandard EN374-2. Alternatively, the first polymer solution may be anypolymer suitable for forming a working glove that complies with EuropeanStandard EN420:2003. Alternatively, the first polymer solution may beany polymer suitable for forming a working glove that complies with.

European Standard EN1186:2002. Alternatively, the first polymer solutionmay be any polymer suitable for forming a working glove that complieswith European Standard EN421:2010.

In one embodiment, the first polymer solution is latex. In an alternateembodiment, the first polymer solution is a synthetic rubber copolymersolution. The synthetic rubber copolymer may be a solution comprising acopolymer of acetonitrile and butadiene.

In one embodiment, the first polymer solution is a solution comprising amixture of nitrile latex, sulphur, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, zincdibutyldithiocarbamate ZDBC, ammonia, vultamol and potassium hydroxide.

In one embodiment, the solution the first polymer solution is a solutioncomprising a mixture of nitrile latex, sulphur, zinc oxide, titaniumdioxide, ZDBC, ammonia, vultamol and potassium hydroxide is formedaccording to the mixture set forth in Table 1 below.

TABLE 1 Chemical Parts per hundred of rubber Nitrile latex (43% v/v,initial concentration) 100 Sulpher powder 1.34 Zinc oxide 1.74 Titaniumdioxide 1.88 ZDBC 1.05 Ammonia (12% v/v initial concentration) 3.60Vultamol 0.23 Potassium hydroxide 0.87

In one embodiment, the first polymer solution is the solution comprisingthe copolymer of acetonitrile and butadiene disclosed in WO2007105122A1.

In one embodiment, the first polymer solution is the solution comprisingthe copolymer of acetonitrile and butadiene disclosed in EP1435374 A2.

In one embodiment, the first polymer solution is the solution comprisingthe copolymer of acetonitrile and butadiene disclosed in EP1260549 A1.

In one embodiment, the first polymer solution is the solution comprisingthe copolymer of acetonitrile and butadiene disclosed in EP0925329 B1.

The first polymer solution may contain additional additives, such as,for example, colorants, preservatives, fragrances, and the like.

The coagulant solution may be a calcium nitrate solution. In oneembodiment the coagulant solution is a 35% w/v solution of calciumnitrate. Alternatively, the coagulant solution may be the coagulantsolution disclosed in EP1638423 B1.

In one embodiment, the at least one former has a fish scale-texturedsurface that imparts a fish scale-texture to the ambidextrous workingglove of the present invention. In one embodiment, the fishscale-textured surface of the at least one former imparts a fishscale-texture to the inner and outer surfaces of the ambidextrousworking glove of the present invention. One of ordinary skill in the artcan readily appreciate that not all surface textures on the at least oneformer are capable of imparting a surface texture to both the inner andouter surface of an ambidextrous working glove of the present invention.

In one embodiment, the measured thickness of the glove in a texturedarea is greater than the measured thickness of the glove measured in anon-textured area. The thickness of the glove may be measured by anysuitable method, such as, for example, via the use of a micrometer.

In one embodiment, the textured surface measured thickness of the glovein a textured area is 10% greater than the measured thickness of theglove measured in a non-textured area. In an alternate embodiment, themeasured thickness of the glove in a textured area is 15% greater thanthe measured thickness of the glove measured in a non-textured area. Inan alternate embodiment, the measured thickness of the glove in atextured area is 20% greater than the measured thickness of the glovemeasured in a non-textured area. In an alternate embodiment, themeasured thickness of the glove in a textured area is 25% greater thanthe measured thickness of the glove measured in a non-textured area. Inan alternate embodiment, the measured thickness of the glove in atextured area is 30% greater than the measured thickness of the glovemeasured in a non-textured area. In an alternate embodiment, themeasured thickness of the glove in a textured area is 35% greater thanthe measured thickness of the glove measured in a non-textured area. Inan alternate embodiment, the measured thickness of the glove in atextured area is 40% greater than the measured thickness of the glovemeasured in a non-textured area. In an alternate embodiment, themeasured thickness of the glove in a textured area is 45% greater thanthe measured thickness of the glove measured in a non-textured area. Inan alternate embodiment, the measured thickness of the glove in atextured area is 50% greater than the measured thickness of the glovemeasured in a non-textured area.

In one embodiment, the textured inner and outer surfaces of theambidextrous working glove of the present invention is formed by thedirect transfer function of the surface texture of the at least oneformer. A preferred textured former surface for the ambidextrous workingglove of the present invention has been found to be provided by at leastone form that has a fish-scale textured finish Transfer texturing fromsuch a surface provides a highly desirable textured interior and outersurfaces. The textured interior surface provides a highly desirablehand-engaging surface and the textured exterior surface provides highlydesirable grip.

One of ordinary skill in the art can readily appreciate that the abilityof the at least one former to impart or transfer a texture to both theinner and outer surfaces of the ambidextrous working glove of thepresent invention can vary in response to a variety of factorsincluding, but not limited to the polymer forming the film of theworking glove, the thickness of the working glove, and the shape and/ordepth of the texture of the at least one former.

In one embodiment, 100% of the surface of the former is textured toimpart or transfer a texture to both the inner and outer surfaces of theambidextrous working glove of the present invention. In an alternateembodiment, less than 100% of the surface of the former is textured toimpart or transfer a texture to both the inner and outer surfaces of theambidextrous working glove of the present invention. In an alternateembodiment, 90% of the surface of the former is textured to impart ortransfer a texture to both the inner and outer surfaces of theambidextrous working glove of the present invention. In an alternateembodiment, 80% of the surface of the former is textured to impart ortransfer a texture to both the inner and outer surfaces of theambidextrous working glove of the present invention. In an alternateembodiment, 70% of the surface of the former is textured to impart ortransfer a texture to both the inner and outer surfaces of theambidextrous working glove of the present invention. In an alternateembodiment, 60% of the surface of the former is textured to impart ortransfer a texture to both the inner and outer surfaces of theambidextrous working glove of the present invention. In an alternateembodiment, 50% of the surface of the former is textured to impart ortransfer a texture to both the inner and outer surfaces of theambidextrous working glove of the present invention. In an alternateembodiment, 40% of the surface of the former is textured to impart ortransfer a texture to both the inner and outer surfaces of theambidextrous working glove of the present invention. In an alternateembodiment, 30% of the surface of the former is textured to impart ortransfer a texture to both the inner and outer surfaces of theambidextrous working glove of the present invention. In an alternateembodiment, 20% of the surface of the former is textured to impart ortransfer a texture to both the inner and outer surfaces of theambidextrous working glove of the present invention. In an alternateembodiment, 10% of the surface of the former is textured to impart ortransfer a texture to both the inner and outer surfaces of theambidextrous working glove of the present invention.

In one embodiment, the surface of the at least one former is textured onthe front and back of the region of the at least one former that formsthe fingers of the ambidextrous working glove of the present invention.In one embodiment, the surface of the at least one former is textured onthe region of the at least one former that forms the palm of theambidextrous working glove of the present invention. In one embodiment,the surface of the at least one former is textured on the region of theat least one former that forms the back of the ambidextrous workingglove of the present invention. In one embodiment, the surface of the atleast one former is textured on the region of the at least one formerthat forms the region of the thumb that faces the palm of theambidextrous working glove of the present invention.

In one embodiment, the texture transferred or imparted to the inner andouter surfaces of the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention does not weaken the glove. In one embodiment, the texturetransferred or imparted to the inner and outer surfaces of theambidextrous working glove of the present invention does not affectremoval of the glove from the at least one former.

In one embodiment, an individual fish-scale in the textured surface ofthe at least one former is etched into the at least one former at adepth of about 04 mm, and is about 23 mm wide and 34 mm high.

FIGS. 2 to 8 show various views of an at least one former that is usedto form one embodiment of the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention, showing how the individual fish scales are etched into the atleast one former.

The size of the at least one former determines the size of theambidextrous working glove of the present invention. For example, a“small” former would be used to form a “small” glove, and so on.

Referring to FIG. 3, showing an at least one former that is used to formone “large” sized embodiment of the ambidextrous working glove of thepresent invention, the area of the former that is textured to impart ortransfer a texture to both the inner and outer surfaces of theambidextrous working glove of the present invention is defined asfollows: The width of the area shown by line “A” is 60 mm; the width ofthe area shown by line “B” is 96 mm; the width of the area shown by line“C” is 83 mm; the width of the area shown by line “D” is 88 mm; thewidth of the area shown by line “E” is 26 mm; the width of the areashown by line “F” is 17 mm; the width of the area shown by line “G” is19 mm; the width of the area shown by line “H” is 16 mm; the width ofthe area shown by line “I” is 17 mm; the length of the area shown byline “J” is 50 mm; the length of the area shown by line “K” is 195 mm;the length of the area shown by line “L” is 218 mm; the length of thearea shown by line “M” is 207 mm; and the length of the area shown byline “N” is 95 mm. The width of the former indicated at line “A” is 97mm; the width of the former indicated at line “B” is 115 mm; the widthof the former indicated at line “C” is 122 mm; the width of the formerindicated at line “D” is 110 mm; the width of the former indicated atline “E” is 355 mm; the width of the former indicated at line “F” is 35mm; the width of the former indicated at line “G” is 36 mm; the width ofthe former indicated at line “H” is 34 mm; and the width of the formerindicated at line “I” is 30 mm.

In an alternate embodiment, the former that is used to form one “small”sized embodiment of the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention, the area of the former that is textured to impart or transfera texture to both the inner and outer surfaces of the ambidextrousworking glove of the present invention is defined as follows: The widthof the area shown by line “A” is 45 mm; the width of the area shown byline “B” is 76 mm; the width of the area shown by line “C” is 73 mm; thewidth of the area shown by line “D” is 88 mm; the width of the areashown by line “E” is 16 mm; the width of the area shown by line “F” is14 mm; the width of the area shown by line “G” is 15 mm; the width ofthe area shown by line “H” is 13 mm; the width of the area shown by line“I” is 13 mm; the length of the area shown by line “J” is 45 mm; thelength of the area shown by line “K” is 172 mm; the length of the areashown by line “L” is 184 mm; the length of the area shown by line “M” is172 mm; and the length of the area shown by line “N” is 85 mm. The widthof the former indicated at line “A” is 825 mm; the width of the formerindicated at line “B” is 955 mm; the width of the former indicated atline “C” is 106 mm; the width of the former indicated at line “D” is 885mm; the width of the former indicated at line “E” is 29 mm; the width ofthe former indicated at line “F” is 29 mm; the width of the formerindicated at line “G” is 31 mm; the width of the former indicated atline “H” is 30 mm; and the width of the former indicated at line “I” is29 mm.

In an alternate embodiment, the former that is used to form one “medium”sized embodiment of the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention, the area of the former that is textured to impart or transfera texture to both the inner and outer surfaces of the ambidextrousworking glove of the present invention is defined as follows: The widthof the area shown by line “A” is 50 mm; the width of the area shown byline “B” is 86 mm; the width of the area shown by line “C” is 74 mm; thewidth of the area shown by line “D” is 79 mm; the width of the areashown by line “E” is 20 mm; the width of the area shown by line “F” is16 mm; the width of the area shown by line “G” is 18 mm; the width ofthe area shown by line “H” is 15 mm; the width of the area shown by line“I” is 14 mm; the length of the area shown by line “J” is 46 mm; thelength of the area shown by line “K” is 182 mm; the length of the areashown by line “L” is 195 mm; the length of the area shown by line “M” is186 mm; and the length of the area shown by line “N” is 95 mm. The widthof the former indicated at line “A” is 89 mm; the width of the formerindicated at line “B” is 105 mm; the width of the former indicated atline “C” is 115 mm; the width of the former indicated at line “D” is 100mm; the width of the former indicated at line “E” is 33 mm; the width ofthe former indicated at line “F” is 32 mm; the width of the formerindicated at line “G” is 325 mm; the width of the former indicated atline “H” is 30 mm; and the width of the former indicated at line “I” is275 mm.

In an alternate embodiment, the former that is used to form one “extralarge” or “XL” sized embodiment of the ambidextrous working glove of thepresent invention, the area of the former that is textured to impart ortransfer a texture to both the inner and outer surfaces of theambidextrous working glove of the present invention is defined asfollows: The width of the area shown by line “A” is 66 mm; the width ofthe area shown by line “B” is 92 mm; the width of the area shown by line“C” is 90 mm; the width of the area shown by line “D” is 95 mm; thewidth of the area shown by line “E” is 26 mm; the width of the areashown by line “F” is 17 mm; the width of the area shown by line “G” is17 mm; the width of the area shown by line “H” is 17 mm; the width ofthe area shown by line “I” is 16 mm; the length of the area shown byline “J” is 55 mm; the length of the area shown by line “K” is 208 mm;the length of the area shown by line “L” is 220 mm; the length of thearea shown by line “M” is 208 mm; and the length of the area shown byline “N” is 105 mm. The width of the former indicated at line “A” is 101mm; the width of the former indicated at line “B” is 115 mm; the widthof the former indicated at line “C” is 134 mm; the width of the formerindicated at line “D” is 116 mm; the width of the former indicated atline “E” is 375 mm; the width of the former indicated at line “F” is 38mm; the width of the former indicated at line “G” is 375 mm; the widthof the former indicated at line “H” is 35 mm; and the width of theformer indicated at line “I” is 315 mm.

In an alternate embodiment, the former that is used to form one “extraextra large” or “XXL” sized embodiment of the ambidextrous working gloveof the present invention, the area of the former that is textured toimpart or transfer a texture to both the inner and outer surfaces of theambidextrous working glove of the present invention is defined asfollows: The width of the area shown by line “A” is 67 mm; the width ofthe area shown by line “B” is 101 mm; the width of the area shown byline “C” is 108 mm; the width of the area shown by line “D” is 103 mm;the width of the area shown by line “E” is 23 mm; the width of the areashown by line “F” is 22 mm; the width of the area shown by line “G” is21 mm; the width of the area shown by line “H” is 20 mm; the width ofthe area shown by line “I” is 19 mm; the length of the area shown byline “J” is 54 mm; the length of the area shown by line “K” is 207 mm;the length of the area shown by line “L” is 222 mm; the length of thearea shown by line “M” is 211 mm; and the length of the area shown byline “N” is 100 mm. The width of the former indicated at line “A” is 109mm; the width of the former indicated at line “B” is 119 mm; the widthof the former indicated at line “C” is 140 mm; the width of the formerindicated at line “D” is 126 mm; the width of the former indicated atline “E” is 40 mm; the width of the former indicated at line “F” is 40mm; the width of the former indicated at line “G” is 41 mm; the width ofthe former indicated at line “H” is 38 mm; and the width of the formerindicated at line “I” is 38 mm.

In an alternate embodiment, the former that is used to form one “extraextra extra large” or “XXXL” sized embodiment of the ambidextrousworking glove of the present invention, the area of the former that istextured to impart or transfer a texture to both the inner and outersurfaces of the ambidextrous working glove of the present invention isdefined as follows: The width of the area shown by line “A” is 62 mm;the width of the area shown by line “B” is 103 mm; the width of the areashown by line “C” is 112 mm; the width of the area shown by line “D” is110 mm; the width of the area shown by line “E” is 24 mm; the width ofthe area shown by line “F” is 20 mm; the width of the area shown by line“G” is 20 mm; the width of the area shown by line “H” is 20 mm; thewidth of the area shown by line “I” is 18 mm; the length of the areashown by line “J” is 54 mm; the length of the area shown by line “K” is205 mm; the length of the area shown by line “L” is 224 mm; the lengthof the area shown by line “M” is 212 mm; and the length of the areashown by line “N” is 105 mm. The width of the former indicated at line“A” is 124 mm; the width of the former indicated at line “B” is 144 mm;the width of the former indicated at line “C” is 156 mm; the width ofthe former indicated at line “D” is 136 mm; the width of the formerindicated at line “E” is 405 mm; the width of the former indicated atline “F” is 39 mm; the width of the former indicated at line “G” is 40mm; the width of the former indicated at line “H” is 375 mm; and thewidth of the former indicated at line “I” is 34 mm.

The textured inner and outer surfaces of one embodiment of theambidextrous working glove of the present invention can be seen ingreater detail in FIGS. 9 to 11 and FIGS. 17 to 18. A graphicalrepresentation of the fish-scale textured outer surface of anambidextrous working glove of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 12to 17. A graphical representation of the fish-scale textured innersurface of an ambidextrous working glove of the present invention isshow in FIG. 18.

Further, as illustrated in the embodiment of FIG. 9, the exteriorsurface of the ambidextrous working glove can have portions with anexternal textured gripping pattern and also non-textured portions. Asshown in FIG. 9, the non-textured portions are located between each ofthe four fingers of ambidextrous working glove and on a thumb facingaway from the four fingers.

Referring to FIG. 17, FIG. 17 is an enlarged portion 1000 of the thumbregion of the embodiment of the ambidextrous working glove of FIG. 10.The enlarged portion 1000 illustrates an external textured grippingpattern which includes depressions 1002 surrounded by protruding ridges1004. As stated elsewhere in this disclosure, the external texturedgripping pattern, which is shown in the enlarged portion 1000 in FIG. 17with depressions 1002 and ridges 1004, can be formed by the directtransfer function of the surface texture of the at least one former.

Referring to FIG. 18, FIG. 18 is an enlarged portion 1100 of the innersurface of the embodiment of the ambidextrous working glove of FIG. 11.The enlarged portion 1100 better illustrates an internal texturedgripping pattern which includes islands 1102 surrounded by channels1104. The islands 1102 and channels 1104 of the internal texturedgripping pattern can be formed by the direct transfer function of thesurface texture of the at least one former. Further, as illustrated inthe embodiments of FIG. 11 and FIG. 18, the interior surface of theambidextrous working glove can have textured and non-textured portions.As shown in FIG. 11, the non-textured portions can be located betweeneach of the four fingers of the ambidextrous working glove.

Referring to FIG. 16A, FIG. 16A includes non-textured portions 1606 onthe exterior surface of the ambidextrous working glove located betweeneach of the four fingers and on a thumb region, facing away from thefour fingers. Similarly, FIG. 16B includes a non-textured portion 1608on the interior surface of the ambidextrous working glove locatedbetween each of the four fingers of the ambidextrous working glove andon a thumb region, facing away from the four fingers.

With reference to FIG. 8B, a thickness 800 of the ambidextrous workingglove at a non-textured portion is shown as extending between theexterior surface and the interior surface of the ambidextrous workingglove at locations that are non-textured. As illustrated and describedwith reference to the embodiment of FIG. 8B, the ambidextrous workingglove of the present invention can have a measured thickness 800 in anon-textured area selected from the range of thicknesses spanning fromabout 6 mil to about 10 mil.

In one embodiment, the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention has a weight of about 20 g. In an alternate embodiment, theambidextrous working glove of the present invention has a weight ofabout 19 g. In an alternate embodiment, the ambidextrous working gloveof the present invention has a weight of about 18 g. In an alternateembodiment, the ambidextrous working glove of the present invention hasa weight of about 17 g. In an alternate embodiment, the ambidextrousworking glove of the present invention has a weight of about 16 g. In analternate embodiment, the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention has a weight of about 15 g. In an alternate embodiment, theambidextrous working glove of the present invention has a weight ofabout 14 g. In an alternate embodiment, the ambidextrous working gloveof the present invention has a weight of about 13 g. In an alternateembodiment, the ambidextrous working glove of the present invention hasa weight of about 12 g. In an alternate embodiment, the ambidextrousworking glove of the present invention has a weight of about 11 g. In analternate embodiment, the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention has a weight of about 10 g.

In one embodiment, the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention complies with European Standard EN420:2003 and A1:2009 clause5 sizing and dexterity regulations.

In one embodiment, the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention complies with European Standard BS EN374:2003 chemical andmicro-organism protection regulations.

In one embodiment, second polymer solution is a solution that allows theambidextrous working glove of the present invention to slide over awearer's hand while the glove is being donned. In one embodiment, thesecond polymer solution is a polyurethane solution.

In one embodiment, the second polymer solution is a solution comprisingpolyurethane 10% v/v final concentration, and 12% ammonia 2% finalconcentration in water.

In one embodiment, the second polymer solution forms a chlorinated filmon the inner surface of the ambidextrous working glove of the presentinvention. In one embodiment, the second polymer solution forms achlorinated film on the inner surface of the ambidextrous working gloveof the present invention according to the methods described inWO2010023634. In one embodiment, the second polymer solution is apolyisoprene solution. In one embodiment, the polyisoprene solution isthe polyisoprene solution described in EP2381100 A1.

The present invention is further illustrated, but not limited by, thefollowing examples:

EXAMPLES Example 1: Testing Embodiments of the Ambidextrous WorkingGlove of the Present Invention for Resistance to Permeation by ChemicalsAccording to BS EN 374-3:2003

Samples of powder-free 8 mil black, 10 mil black and 8 mil blue nitrilegloves were tested in accordance with BS EN 374:2003 part 3. The resultsare shown in the tables below. The permeation performance levels aredefined as follows: Level 1 is defined as an observed measuredbreakthrough time of greater than 10 minutes. Level 2 is defined as anobserved measured breakthrough time of greater than 30 minutes. Level 3is defined as an observed measured breakthrough time of greater than 60minutes. Level 4 is defined as an observed measured breakthrough time ofgreater than 120 minutes. Level 5 is defined as an observed measuredbreakthrough time of greater than 240 minutes. Level 6 is defined as anobserved measured breakthrough time of greater than 480 minutes.

TABLE 2 Results Obtained from 8-mil Powder-Free Black Nitrile GlovesTested According to BS EN 374:2003, part 3, using Methanol as theTesting Agent Test/Property Specimen Results Performance BS EN374-3:2003 Nitrile disposable Chemical: Methanol The samples testedChemical Permeation gloves. Powder-free. CAS No: 67-56-1 did not meetwith the 8 mil black Detection system: GC FID minimum Collection medium:Dry air breakthrough time Loop System: Open for a performance TestTemperature: 23° C. level 1 to be achieved Sample thickness Breakthroughtime (mm) (mins) 1 0.24 1 2 0.27 3 3 0.23 <1 Mean 0.25 1 Lowest Result —<1 Appearance of sample No change after testing

TABLE 3 Results Obtained from 8-mil Powder-Free Black Nitrile GlovesTested According to BS EN 374:2003, part 3, using n-Heptane as theTesting Agent Test/Property Specimen Results Performance BS EN374-3:2003 Nitrile disposable Chemical: n-Heptane Level 1 ChemicalPermeation gloves. Powder-free. CAS No: 142-82-5 8 mil black Detectionsystem: GC FID Collection medium: Dry air Loop System: Open TestTemperature: 23° C. Sample thickness Breakthrough time (mm) (mins) 10.28 22 2 0.28 56 3 0.27 26 Mean 0.28 34 Lowest Result — 22 Appearanceof sample No change after testing

TABLE 4 Results Obtained from 8-mil Powder-Free Black Nitrile GlovesTested According to BS EN 374:2003, part 3, using Acetonitrile as theTesting Agent Test/Property Specimen Results Performance BS EN374-3:2003 Nitrite disposable Chemical: Acetonitrile Level 6 ChemicalPermeation gloves. Powder-free. CAS No: 75-05-8 8 mil black Detectionsystem: GC FID Collection medium: Dry air Loop System: Closed TestTemperature: 23° C. Sample thickness Breakthrough time (mm) (mins) 10.29 <1 2 0.27 <1 3 0.26 <1 Mean 0.27 <1 Lowest Result — <1 Appearanceof sample No change after testing

TABLE 5 Results Obtained from 8-mil Powder-Free Black Nitrile GlovesTested According to BS EN 374:2003, part 3, using 40% Sodium Hydroxideas the Testing Agent Test/Property Specimen Results Performance BS EN374-3:2003 Nitrile disposable Chemical: 40% Sodium hydroxide Level 6Chemical Permeation gloves. Powder-free. CAS No: 1310-73-2 8 mil blackDetection system: Conductivity Collection medium: De ionized water LoopSystem: Closed Test Temperature: 23° C. Sample thickness Breakthroughtime (mm) (mins) 1 0.32 >480 2 0.32 >480 3 0.32 >480 Mean 0.32 >480Lowest Result — >480 Appearance of sample No change after testing

TABLE 6 Results Obtained from 10-mil Powder-Free Black Nitrile GlovesTested According to BS EN 374:2003, part 3, using Methanol as theTesting Agent Test/Property Specimen Results Performance BS EN374-3:2003 Nitrile disposable Chemical: Methanol The samples testedChemical Permeation gloves. Powder-free. CAS No: 67-56-1 did not meetwith the 10 mil black Detection system: GC FID minimum Collectionmedium: Dry air breakthrough time Loop System: Open for a performanceTest Temperature: 23° C. level 1 to be achieved Sample thicknessBreakthrough time (mm) (mins) 1 0.38 1 2 0.32 4 3 0.35 <1 Mean 0.35 2Lowest Result — <1 Appearance of sample No change after testing

TABLE 7 Results Obtained from 10-mil Powder-Free Black Nitrile GlovesTested According to BS EN 374:2003, part 3, using n-Heptane as theTesting Agent Test/Property Specimen Results Performance BS EN374-3:2003 Nitrile disposable Chemical: n-Heptane Level 3 ChemicalPermeation gloves. Powder-free. CAS No: 142-82-5 10 mil black Detectionsystem: GC FID Collection medium: Dry air Loop System: Open TestTemperature: 23° C. Sample thickness Breakthrough time (mm) (mins) 10.32 92 2 0.35 77 3 0.32 99 Mean 0.33 89 Lowest Result — 77 Appearanceof sample No change after testing

TABLE 8 Results Obtained from 10-mil Powder-Free Black Nitrile GlovesTested According to BS EN 374:2003, part 3, using Acetonitrile as theTesting Agent Test/Property Specimen Results Performance BS EN374-3:2003 Nitrile disposable Chemical: Acetonitrile The samples testedChemical Permeation gloves. Powder-free. CAS No: 75-05-8 did not meetwith the 10 mil black Detection system: GC FID minimum Collectionmedium: Dry air breakthrough time Loop System: Open for a performanceTest Temperature: 23° C. level 1 to be achieved Sample thicknessBreakthrough time (mm) (mins) 1 0.31 <1 2 0.37 <1 3 0.32 <1 Mean 0.33 <1Lowest Result — <1 Appearance of sample No change after testing

TABLE 9 Results Obtained from 10-mil Powder-Free Black Nitrile GlovesTested According to BS EN 374:2003, part 3, using 40% Sodium Hydroxideas the Testing Agent Test/Property Specimen Results Performance BS EN374-3:2003 Nitrile disposable Chemical: 40% Sodium hydroxide Level 6Chemical Permeation gloves. Powder-free. CAS No: 1310-73-2 10 mil blackDetection system: Conductivity Collection medium: De ionized water LoopSystem: Closed Test Temperature: 23° C. Sample thickness Breakthroughtime (mm) (mins) 1 0.30 >480 2 0.32 >480 3 0.35 >480 Mean 0.32 >480Lowest Result — >480 Appearance of sample No change after testing

TABLE 10 Results Obtained from 8-mil Powder-Free Blue Nitrile GlovesTested According to BS EN 374:2003, part 3, using Methanol as theTesting Agent Test/Property Specimen Results Performance BS EN374-3:2003 Nitrile disposable Chemical: Methanol The samples testedChemical Permeation gloves. Powder-free. CAS No: 67-56-1 did not meetwith the 8 mil blue Detection system: GC FID minimum Collection medium:Dry air breakthrough time Loop System: Open for a performance TestTemperature: 23° C. level 1 to be achieved Sample thickness Breakthroughtime (mm) (mins) 1 0.24 <1 2 0.26 <1 3 0.25 <1 Mean 0.25 <1 LowestResult — <1 Appearance of sample Discolored after testing

TABLE 11 Results Obtained from 8-mil Powder-Free Blue Nitrile GlovesTested According to BS EN 374:2003, part 3, using n-Heptane as theTesting Agent Test/Property Specimen Results Performance BS EN374-3:2003 Nitrile disposable Chemical: n-Heptane Level 5 ChemicalPermeation gloves. Powder-free. CAS No: 142-82-5 8 mil blue Detectionsystem: GC FID Collection medium: Dry air Loop System: Open TestTemperature: 23° C. Sample thickness Breakthrough time (mm) (mins) 10.24 256 2 0.26 258 3 0.28 260 Mean 0.26 258 Lowest Result — 256Appearance of sample No change after testing

TABLE 12 Results Obtained from 8-mil Powder-Free Blue Nitrile GlovesTested According to BS EN 374:2003, part 3, using Acetonitrile as theTesting Agent Test/Property Specimen Results Performance BS EN374-3:2003 Nitrile disposable Chemical: Acetonitrile The samples testedChemical Permeation gloves. Powder-free. CAS No: 75-05-8 did not meetwith the 8 mil blue Detection system: GC FID minimum Collection medium:Dry air breakthrough time Loop System: Open for a performance TestTemperature: 23° C. level 1 to be achieved Sample thickness Breakthroughtime (mm) (mins) 1 0.22 <1 2 0.25 <1 3 0.21 <1 Mean 0.23 <1 LowestResult — <1 Appearance of sample No change after testing

TABLE 13 Results Obtained from 8-mil Powder-Free Blue Nitrile GlovesTested According to BS EN 374:2003, part 3, using 40% Sodium Hydroxideas the Testing Agent Test/Property Specimen Results Performance BS EN374-3:2003 Nitrile disposable Chemical: 40% Sodium hydroxide Level 6Chemical Permeation gloves. Powder-free. CAS No: 1310-73-2 8 mil blueDetection system: Conductivity Collection medium: De ionized water LoopSystem: Closed Test Temperature: 23° C. Sample thickness Breakthroughtime (mm) (mins) 1 0.26 >480 2 0.22 >480 3 0.24 >480 Mean 0.24 >480Lowest Result — >480 Appearance of sample No change after testing

Example 2: Testing Embodiments of the Ambidextrous Working Glove of thePresent Invention for Sizing and Dexterity According to EN420:2003+A1:2009 Clause 5

Samples of powder-free 8 mil black, 10 mil black and 8 mil blue nitrilegloves were tested in accordance with EN 420:2003+A1:2009 Clause 5. Theresults are shown in the tables below.

The permeation performance levels are defined as follows: For sizing,the minimum size for a size 6 glove is 220 mm; the minimum size for asize 7 glove is 230 mm; the minimum size for a size 8 glove is 240 mm;the minimum size for a size 9 glove is 250 mm; the minimum size for asize 10 glove is 260 mm; the minimum size for a size 11 glove is 270 mm.For dexterity, level 1 is defined as a wearer picking up an 11 mmdiameter pin; level 2 is defined as a wearer picking up a 9 5 mmdiameter pin; level 3 is defined as a wearer picking up an 8 mm diameterpin; level 4 is defined as a wearer picking up a 6 mm diameter pin;level 5 is defined as a wearer picking up a 5 mm diameter pin.

TABLE 14 Results Obtained from 8-mil Powder-Free Black Nitrile Gloves EN420: 2003 + EN 420: 2003 + A1:2009 A1:2009 UoM (See CLAUSE/TESTREQUIREMENT TEST RESULTS note 1) RESULT 5.1 Glove length See table 2Size Length/mm +0.3 mm PASS XXL (11) L: 305, R: 290 5.1 Comfort and fitSee table 2 Size XXL (11) N/A PASS Wearer hand size Left: L: 11, C: 8.5Right: L: 11, C: 8.5 Comments on fit: Thumb slightly long 5.2 DexteritySee table 2 Size Minimum pin diameter/mm N/A Level 5 XXL (11) 5.0

TABLE 15 Results Obtained from 10-mil Powder-Free Black Nitrile GlovesEN 420: 2003 + EN 420: 2003 + A1:2009 A1:2009 UoM (See CLAUSE/TESTREQUIREMENT TEST RESULTS note 1) RESULT 5.1 Glove length See table 2Size Length/mm +0.3 mm PASS XXL (11) L: 307, R: 303 5.1 Comfort and fitSee table 2 Size XXL (11) Wearer hand size Left: L: 11, C: 8.5 N/A PASSRight: L: 11, C: 8.5 Comments on fit: Thumb slightly long 5.2 DexteritySee table 2 Size Minimum pin diameter/mm N/A Level 5 XXL (11) 5.0

TABLE 16 Results Obtained from 8-mil Powder-Free Blue Nitrile Gloves EN420: 2003 + EN 420: 2003 + A1:2009 A1:2009 UoM (See CLAUSE/TESTREQUIREMENT TEST RESULTS note 1) RESULT 5.1 Glove length See table 2Size Length/mm +0.3 mm PASS XXL (11) L: 290, R: 294 5.1 Comfort and fitSee table 2 Size XXL (11) N/A PASS Wearer hand size Left: L: 11, C: 8.5Right: L: 11, C: 8.5 Comments on fit: Thumb slightly long 5.2 DexteritySee table 2 Size Minimum pin diameter/mm N/A Level 5 XXL (11) 5.0

Publications cited throughout this document are hereby incorporated byreference in their entirety. Although the various aspects of theinvention have been illustrated above by reference to examples andpreferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that the scope of theinvention is defined not by the foregoing description but by thefollowing claims properly construed under principles of patent law.

1-15. (canceled)
 16. An ambidextrous working glove made of polymer material comprising an external molded fish scale-textured pattern which provides grip to a first exterior side and a second exterior side opposite the first exterior side of the glove in at least part of the area of each of a palm, finger, and thumb regions; wherein the reverse of the external molded fish scale-textured pattern in each of the areas is present on an inside surface of the glove and is configured to contact a wearer's hand when the glove is donned.
 17. The glove of claim 16, further comprising an outer layer of first polymer material and an inner layer of second polymer material, the external pattern being on the outer layer and the reverse of the external pattern being on the inner layer.
 18. The glove of claim 17, further comprising an antimicrobial coating on the outer layer of the glove.
 19. The glove of claim 16, wherein the glove has a weight ranging from between about 10 grams to about 20 grams.
 20. The glove of claim 16, further comprising one or more non-textured portions.
 21. The glove of claim 20, wherein the one or more non-textured portions are located between each of four fingers of the glove and on a thumb region facing away from the four fingers.
 22. The glove of claim 20, wherein a thickness of the glove in a textured area is between about 10% and 50% greater than a thickness of the glove in the one or more non-textured portions.
 23. The glove of claim 16, wherein the external molded fish scale-textured pattern comprises a series of protruding ridges surrounding depressions.
 24. The glove of claim 16, wherein the reverse of the external molded fish scale-textured pattern comprises a series of islands surrounded by channels.
 25. An ambidextrous working glove comprising: a fish scale-textured inner surface and a fish scale-textured outer surface, the fish scale-textured inner surface constituting the reverse of the fish scale-textured outer surface; wherein the fish scale-textured inner surface and the fish scale-textured outer surface of the ambidextrous working glove are formed by a direct transfer function of a fish scale-textured surface of a former.
 26. The glove of claim 25, further comprising a first polymer outer layer and a second polymer inner layer.
 27. The glove of claim 25, further comprising a non-textured area, a thickness in the non-textured area ranging from 6 mil to 10 mil.
 28. The glove of claim 25, wherein the fish scale-textured pattern outer surface is located on at least a palm of the glove, a back of the glove, four fingers of the glove, and a thumb portion of the glove.
 29. A method for making an ambidextrous working glove having a fish scale-textured inner and outer surfaces comprising: a. providing a first polymer solution; b. providing a coagulant solution; c. providing a second polymer solution; d. providing at least one former and dipping the at least one former into the coagulant solution to coat the at least one former with coagulant; e. removing the at least one former from the coagulant solution and drying the coagulant coating on the at least one former; f. dipping the at least one former coated with the coagulant into the first polymer solution, and allowing the first polymer solution to coat the at least one former; g. removing the at least one former from the first polymer solution and drying the polymer coating on the at least one former, forming a film; h. washing the film on the at least one former, and dipping the film coated at least one former into the second polymer solution, and allowing the second polymer solution to coat the film; and i. stripping the glove from the at least one former; wherein the at least one former has a fish scale-textured surface that imparts the fish scale-texture to the inner and outer surfaces of the ambidextrous working glove via a direct transfer function.
 30. The method of claim 29, wherein the first polymer solution is a synthetic rubber copolymer solution.
 31. The method of claim 30, wherein the synthetic rubber copolymer solution is a solution comprising a copolymer of acetonitrile and butadiene.
 32. The method of claim 29, wherein the first polymer solution is latex.
 33. The method of claim 29, wherein the second polymer solution is a polyurethane solution configured to allow the ambidextrous working glove to slide over a wearer's hand while the glove is being donned.
 34. The method of claim 29, whereby the coagulant solution controls a thickness of the film of the first polymer solution.
 35. The method of claim 29, wherein the film has a thickness selected from a range of from about 6 mil to about 10 mil. 